Book Series · 20 Books

Young Cam Jansen Books

In order from Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game to Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery. Part of Cam Jansen.

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game
Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie
Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth
Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery
Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game
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$1580
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

By David A. Adler

Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?

1,233 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
Paperback
Summary: At a lively birthday party, a jar of toy dinosaurs, a game of musical chairs, and a chocolate cake smudge lead to a puzzling mystery. Cam Jansen, the young detective with a photographic memory, must piece together these curious clues. Can she crack the case before the party ends? Dive into the fun and see if Cam can unravel the mystery in time.
In reading order

Young Cam Jansen Series

20 books · Published 1996–2014

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1580

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?

#2

Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

A missing lunch sparks a mystery only Cam's memory can solve.

#3
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

A missing tooth challenges Cam's photographic memory. Can she solve the mystery?

#4
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

A lost key at the ice rink tests Cam's photographic memory.

#5
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999

A missing baseball challenges Cam's memory skills.

#6

Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

A missing jacket at a pizza parlor sparks a mystery.

#7
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2001

A missing shopping list leads to a library mystery. Can it be solved?

#8
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Double Beach Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2002

A beach day turns mysterious when Cam's mom vanishes. Can Cam's memory solve it?

#9
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Zoo Note Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Eric's lost permission slip threatens his zoo trip. Can Cam's memory save the day?

#10
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$499

Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

A new student vanishes during gym class. Can her friends solve the mystery?

#11

Young Cam Jansen and the Substitute Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A substitute teacher's missing items spark a mystery. Was it theft?

#12
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$499

Young Cam Jansen and the Spotted Cat Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

A mysterious cat appears in the classroom. Can Cam solve the mystery?

#13

Young Cam Jansen and the Lions' Lunch Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007

A missing sandwich at the zoo sparks a mystery only Cam's memory can solve.

#14
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Molly Shoe Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

Cam Jansen must solve the mystery of Aunt Molly's missing high heels.

#15

Young Cam Jansen and the 100th Day of School Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

A missing pizza challenges a young detective's photographic memory at a school party.

#16
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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Speedy Car Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2010

A remote-controlled car vanishes at the Green Fair. Can Cam solve the mystery?

#17
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$1398

Young Cam Jansen and the Circus Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

A young girl and her friends solve a mystery at the circus

#18

Young Cam Jansen and the Magic Bird Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

A bird vanishes during a magic show. Can Cam find it before it's lost forever?

#19

Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Two goldfish vanish. Can Cam's memory crack the case?

#20

Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Mysterious knocks disturb a sleepy visit. Can Cam uncover the truth?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Young Cam Jansen series?

There are 20 books in the Young Cam Jansen series. It began with Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game in 1996, and the newest book, Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery, was published in 2014.

What order should you read the Young Cam Jansen books in?

Start with Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #20.

What ages are the Young Cam Jansen books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Young Cam Jansen to life.

01

David A. Adler

Author
02

Susanna Natti

Illustrator

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